Cemetery Operations Superintendent

Job Description

Cemetery Operations Superintendent (045)

(Unclassified)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, public relations, grounds management or other closely related field and experience in day to day supervision of cemetery maintenance and operations.

License

Possession of a valid appropriate California Driver's License.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a professional managerial position in the unclassified service responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the maintenance operations of the City Cemetery. The incumbent is responsible for developing a special interest in supervising, managing, motivating, correcting, appraising the performance of, initiating or commenting upon evaluation reports leading to commendations, disciplinary actions, censure, promotions or demotions of assigned subordinate personnel.

Typical Duties

Under general direction of the Parks & Recreation Director plans and directs the maintenance and operations activities of the City Cemetery including but not limited to supervising and training workers engaged in providing burial services, landscaping or maintenance of cemetery grounds; and supervising the preparation of required legal records, monthly activity reports, gasoline usage records, interment reports and other records relating to the day to day maintenance and operation of the Cemetery. Participates in the development of the Cemetery budget and budget estimates and regulating expenditures to administer budget. Approves details including but not limited to site of burial, opening of gravesite, burial of remains, cremations and disinterments. Promotes good will and provides information on the operation of the City Cemetery through activities including but not limited to conferring with bereaved families, funeral directors, health department officials, vendors and others. Keeps abreast of the current laws, rules and regulations regarding cemetery operations and recommends changes to procedure to ensure that the City is in compliance with such laws, rules and regulations. Performs miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to picking up necessary permits concerning the disposition of remains, assisting as pallbearer and does other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the California Cemetery Code; knowledge of various funeral home policies and practices; knowledge of the rules and regulations concerning the disposal and shipping of remains; knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in the upkeep and repair of public buildings and grounds; ability to effectively supervise others; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public.

Supervision Received

Reports to Parks & Recreation Director.

Supervision Exercised

Cemeterians I, II, III and other classifications as assigned.

Approved, May 1990